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Real Pirates - Interactive Historical Exhibit Ticket

Overview

Immerse yourself in the real-life stories of real pirates! Featuring Black Sam Bellamy – one of the youngest most successful pirates of all time, and Maria Hallett, the love of his life and so-called “Witch of Wellfleet”. Meet Sam’s crew and follow their journey as they seek their fortune on the high seas, find success, and ultimately meet their untimely fates off the coast of Cape Cod.
See for yourself the world’s only fully authenticated pirate treasure every discovered – including coins, jewelry, and real pirate weapons – retrieved from the wreck and last touched by the hands of real pirates more than 300 years ago.

Explore our Discovery Lab where you can witness artifacts being unearthed daily by trained archaeologists in real time!

Become a Real Pirate yourself through our free video and photo experience! Visit our gift shop for a keepsake to remember us by.

City: Salem

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $16.50

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $16.50

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Digital Photo

Audio Track

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A local parking garage is situated nearby.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Real Pirates Salem complies with all COVID-19 safety protocols enforced by the City of Salem.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (57)

Jesibear

Aug 2022

I loved this museum! I honestly liked it better than the witch museum we weren't too. All the artifacts were right from the water, not replicas! The treasure room was really amazing, but honestly, it all was really cool. Worth every penny! I'm excited to go back!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you so much Jesibear! We agree that the artifacts are a highlight of our exhibit. Appreciate you stopping by!

melwashere81

Jul 2022

This is the true story of the pirate ship Wydah that sank during a hurricane. It remained under the ocean until recently when it was discovered. Along with tons of amazing artifacts they also found pirate treasure which is the only such treasure to be authenticated. It was so much fun walking through the exhibits and reading about the history of this ship. Pictures are allowed everywhere except the treasure room but I see from a few reviews on here that a few people may have snuck some pictures anyway.... we had an absolute blast and I highly recommend this to anyone coming to Salem. It's definitely a nice break from the witch history.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you so much for your review! We appreciate this insightful look at our exhibit-

Mikaela97

Jul 2022

Thinking it was going to be cartoonish I was pleasantly surprised at the amazing artifacts and history of this place. What a literal treasure trove of things. Loved the story and want to continue to follow the journey of this treasure hunt of the Whydah.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you Mikaela for your review. With the dive season upon us now, rest assured that the interest in new artifacts will be ever present in the months ahead. Thanks again for your visit - we hope to see you back again someday soon!